
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Penn Draw Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $900 (56 Rentals)
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Longview Terrace Apartments

Cityside Huntington Metro

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Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes

Lafayette Apartments

Beacon Hill

The Residences at North Hill

The Belhaven Apartments

4862 Eisenhower Ave

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6641 Wakefield Dr

1803 Belle View Blvd

2318 Glendale Terrace, Unit A1

2059 Huntington Ave

Rose Hill Apartments

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The Foundry

South Alex

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Dylan & Reese

6628 E Wakefield Dr

134 Roberts Ln
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Lincoln Old Town

800 Carlyle

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The Courts at Huntington Station

MAA Carlyle Square

The Point at Eisenhower Square

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Bell Old Town

Aspire Huntington Station

Spring Gardens Apartments

1501 Belle View Blvd, Unit B2

6500 Boulevard View
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1302 Belle View Blvd

5916 Ewing Pl

4852 Eisenhower Ave, Unit Exchange at Van Dorn

309 Holland Ln

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Carlyle Mill

2301 Farrington Ave

Mount Vernon Gardens

THE ARDEN A

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The Ellsworth
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Jefferson Gardens

Huntington Gardens Apartments

Olde Towne West

Kings Gardens

Haven Huntley Meadows

Cherry Arms

115 S Patrick St

Meridian 2250 at Eisenhower Station

520 John Carlyle St

520 John Carlyle St, Unit 234
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Penn Draw, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Penn Draw?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Draw Studio Apartments | $1,802 | $1,229 | $2,699 |
| Penn Draw 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,159 | $1,224 | $3,551 |
| Penn Draw 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,643 | $1,479 | $6,228 |
| Penn Draw 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,657 | $2,110 | $4,799 |
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Cheapest Available Penn Draw Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Penn Draw area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at THE ARDEN A priced from $977. Meadow Woods has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here are the most affordable Penn Draw apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ARDEN A | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $977 |
| Meadow Woods | Wilson | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| Longview Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,224 |
| Riverside Apartments | Tower 2 | Studio | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Cityside Huntington Metro | Studio 430 sq. ft. | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 735 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,470 |
| Lafayette Apartments | <h3><center><b>One Bedroom</h3></center></b> | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
| Beacon Hill | Piper | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| Kings Gardens | 1Bedroom 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,597 |
| The Belhaven Apartments | S01 | Studio,1BA | $1,653 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Penn Draw, VA
As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Penn Draw area is the $2.07 price per square foot <h3><center><b>Two Bedroom</h3></center></b> Model at Lafayette Apartments in the in the Gum Springs neighborhood starting from $1,849. The second greatest value Penn Draw apartment is the 211-5 Model at Spring Gardens Apartments starting at $2,100 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Penn Draw apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Apartments | <h3><center><b>Two Bedroom</h3></center></b> | 2BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Spring Gardens Apartments | 211-5 | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Kings Gardens | 1Bedroom Den 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Rose Hill Apartments | The Ramsey | 1BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 735 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| The Residences at North Hill | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
| Haven Huntley Meadows | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| Longview Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| THE ARDEN A | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| Meadow Woods | Wilson | Studio ,1BA | $2.42 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Penn Draw Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Penn Draw?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Penn Draw is under $1,653.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Penn Draw?
The cheapest apartment in Penn Draw is THE ARDEN A which is listed at $977, while the average apartment in Penn Draw costs $2,587.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Penn Draw?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 43 regular apartments in Penn Draw that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Penn Draw?
Cheap apartments in Penn Draw have an average cost of $231 which is $2,356 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Penn Draw.
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